Expedition Impossible is an American reality television series 2011. The series follows thirteen teams of three competitors as they "solve problems while racing across the desert, through mountains and through rivers" in the whole Moroccan nation. The first team to cross the finish line after completing the ten stages of the competition is receiving US $ 150,000. In addition, each team member wins the new Ford Explorer.
Created by producer Mark Burnett and guided by wildlife expert Dave Salmoni, the series aired on ABC on June 23, 2011, for a mild critical response. The show was canceled after the first and only season.
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Game
Expedition Impossible is run in ten stages, each of which has a series of checkpoints. At each checkpoint, the team received instructions on how to reach the next checkpoint and at some checkpoint they faced a challenge to be solved before heading to the next checkpoint. The last team at each stage to reach the final checkpoint is eliminated. If any team member stops, the team is eliminated.
The competition starts at Merzouga and ends in Marrakech, which covers about 2,000 miles including a trip through the Sahara Desert and Atlas Mountains.
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Production
ABC and producer Mark Burnett announced the series on November 4, 2010, with Burnett describing Expedition Impossible as "high adventure television" and "epic Indiana Jones -style experience". An open check starts at the end of that month. Prospective participants are required to demonstrate proficiency in some skills, including horseback riding, reverse boat repair, compass reading and rappelling.
Having initially announced the premiere date of June 21, 2011, ABC revised the date to June 23.
International distribution and adaptation
On May 9, 2011, CTV Television Network announced that it has acquired Expedition Impossible for Canada broadcast and will debut on June 21st. CTV pushed back its premiere to 23rd, according to American debut.
On July 16, 2011, Ten Networks in Australia began broadcasting performances from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on the main channel - 10.
An adaptation of the inaugural series on the Cuatro channel in Spain on January 23, 2013. Organized by Raquel SÃÆ'¡nchez-Silva, ExpediciÃÆ'³n Imposible featuring ten pairs of celebrities racing across Morocco.
Team
The Gypsies
John Post, 25, Pensacola Beach, FL. Sustainable Farmers Taylor Filasky, 31, San Diego, CA. Video Producer Eric Bach, 26, San Francisco, CA. Employers
A group of friends who, collectively, have traveled to more than 40 countries.
Without Limits
Erik Weihenmayer, 42, Golden, CO. Pembicara Motivational/Penulis Jeff Evans, 41, Boulder, CO. Motivational Speaker/Asisten Dokter
Aaron "Ike" Isaacson, 33, Topeka, KS. Tentara
Jeff is Erik's climbing guide on a mountain climbing expedition because Erik is blind. Ike is a soldier.
Fab 3
Ryan Allen Carrillo, 36, Los Angeles, CA. Pengangguran Kari Gibson, 26, Los Angeles, CA. Model
AJ Gibson, 30, Los Angeles, CA. Konsultan Mortgage
Kari and AJ are siblings. Ryan and AJ were couple, but are now friends. All three are roommates.
Football Players
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, 31, Los Angeles, CA. Broadcaster - Robert Ortiz, 27, Solana Beach, CA. Business Owner
Ricky Sharpe, 31, Costa Mesa, CA. Health and Fitness Consultants
All three are former professional soccer players who first met while playing for San Diego State University.
The Cops
Robert "Rob" Robillard, 43, Concord, MA. Police Lieutenant
Dani Henderson, 34, Marlborough, MA. Police Officer James "Jim" Vaglica, 49, Billerica, MA. Police Sergeant
Police working together. In 2016, Jim Vaglica of The Cops will appear on the reality show FOX, American Grit.
California Girl
Christina Chin, 24, Davis, CA. PR Company.
Brittany Smith, 24, Rancho Murieta, CA. Prospective golfer Natalie Smith, 25, Woodland, CA. Teachers/Trainers
Friends met at college at University of California, Davis.
The Country Boys
Nicholas Coughlin, 28, Clinton, MS. Internet Marketing/Entrepreneur Jason Cronin, 37, Pensacola Beach, FL. Business Owners/Entrepreneurs Chad Robinson, 27, Bolton, MS. Real Estate Investor
Friends coming from Mississippi and surrounding areas.
The Fishermen
Gus Sanfilippo, 48, Gloucester, MA. Nelayan Nino Sanfilippo, 43, Gloucester, MA. Nelayan Joe Sanfilippo, 44, Gloucester, MA. Nelayan
Gus and Nino are brothers and Joe is their cousin. All three are crew on the fishing vessel Captain Dominic .
New York Firemen
Kevin "Fathead" Coursey, 39, Belle Harbor, NY. Fire extinguisher Rob Keiley, 34, Rockaway Park, NY. Fire extinguisher Mike Egan, 34, Rockaway Park, NY. Fire extinguisher
Coworkers who became firefighters in New York
Team Kansas
Lindsey Haymond, 27, Houston, TX. Pak Guru Kelsey Fuller, 22, Overland Park, KS. Mahasiswa Mackenzie Fuller, 18, Overland Park, KS. Mahasiswa
Three sisters from Kansas.
Grandpa's Warriors
Dick Smith, 69, Normal, IL. Shop Owner
Steven Smith, 48, Savoy, IL. Shop Owner
Samantha Smith-Gibbs, 23, Thomasboro, IL. Store manager
Samantha is Steven's daughter, Dick is Steven's father.
Mom Army
Eleanor "Ellie" Vanderbeck, 52, Reading, PA. Pembukuan
Ruthie Vanderbeck, 28, Reading, PA. Realtor
Abbie Vanderbeck, 30, Norwalk, CT. Pengasuh
Ruthie and Abbie are Ellie's daughters. They are also in the military.
Latin Persuasion
Dashia Imperiale, 44, New York, NY. Fitness Instructor Raven Garcia, 30, Bronx, NY. Freelance Writers
Mai Reyes, 38, New York, NY. Manager
Friends and co-workers, all with Latin heritage.
Progress
- Placement team red means the team has been deleted.
- The green team placement means the team won the expedition.
Stages
Reception
Prior to his debut, Expedition Impossible drew comparisons with other reality television series, including the Amazing Race , Pirate Master , and Burnett's own adventure race series > Eco-Challenge . Burnett has dismissed the comparison to TAR , saying "No taxis.There is no hotel.This is very, very different.Here, you really need to put yourself on the line, really willing to cross the desert and mountains and using camels and horses, so this is a very, very much more difficult competition. "
David Hinckley of The New York Daily News found the premiere to follow a well-known formula and wondered if the "saturation point" for this entertainment style has been achieved. By saying so, he stressed that he did not at all detract from the achievements of the participating teams. Similarly, Brian Lowry for Variety , while referring to the series as "The Amazing Race Transparent ", praised Burnett for his ability to create "a sense of danger in challenge" While finding that series overall "running as usual" is tantamount to "recycling" other series concepts.
Expedition Impossible is a top-rated debut night program, attracting 2.4/7 in 18/49 adults and 7.18 million viewers. Initial viewing was the most watched show of the week. In the second episode, Expedition Impossible drew 1.8/6 in 18/49 adults and 6.16 million viewers. The decline is unusual for a weekend getaway, as other events are also downgraded. Nevertheless, Expedition Impossible was the top-rated program of the hour and the top rated program of the second night, as well as the most-watched show of the week in the 18/49 demo. But the ratings continued to decline as the fifth episode received only a 1.3 rating for the 18/49 demo and 4.68 million total viewers. The low season hit event for the eighth episode, with a demo rating of 1.1 and only watched by 3.83 million viewers. The ninth episode of the show was watched by 4.45 million viewers, and the end of the season ended with a rating of 1.3 for demos of 18/49 and 4.61 million viewers.
References
External links
- Official site
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